Seasonal Warehouse Associate

About Williams-Sonoma DC - South Brunswick, NJ:

Since it was founded in 1956, Williams - Sonoma has grown from Chuck Williams’ single store in Sonoma, CA into one of the largest retailers in the country, with some best known and most beloved brands in home furnishings, including Williams – Sonoma, Pottery Barn and West Elm.

Our Distribution Centers serve as vital connections between factories and our retail, online and mail-order customers around the world. The Supply Chain environment is dynamic and fast-paced, and the network is expanding rapidly. If you have a background in distribution, manufacturing, engineering, transportation, finance, human resources, or home delivery – and are looking for a job with a strong opportunity for gaining new skills and for advancement – our Supply Chain Organization could be just the place for you.

Williams-Sonoma, Inc Supply Chain Overview:

By managing resources responsibly, caring for our people, and uniting around our values, we lead our industry and are proud to be recognized for our continuous action and progress in the following areas: Barron's 100 Most Sustainable Companies; Forbes Best Employers for Women and Diversity; Newsweek America's Most Responsible Companies; and USA Today Customer Service Champions. These honors reflect that we are truly a people-first organization.

• Over 4,000 Full-Time Associates across the Supply Chain.
• 14.5M square feet of small parcel, personalization, furniture, and manufacturing space in the domestic US, Williams-Sonoma has developed an agile and capable distribution network consisting of the following:
  • Large package / furniture distribution centers located in Southern California, Northern California, Texas, Georgia, and New Jersey totaling 9.2M square feet plus another 1.2M square feet of standalone final-mile furniture hubs.
• Small package eCommerce distribution centers located in Mississippi and Arizona totaling 3.2M square feet, consisting of over 1,000 full-time associates and 1,500 seasonal/temporary associates in Mississippi.
  • Sutter Street Manufacturing upholstery factories located in North Carolina and Mississippi totaling with over 1,400 full-time employees producing approximately $900 million to $1 billion in sales of upholstered furniture.
• Transportation Department for Ocean, Air, Trucking, and Rail consisting of over 30 transportation professionals located in Memphis, TN.
• 700 associates in our Sourcing offices in 10 countries in Asia and Europe including China, Vietnam, Singapore, India, Italy, and Turkey.

The Seasonal Warehouse Associate position is located in South Brunswick, NJ .

You’ll be excited about this opportunity because you will:

• Utilize HubM system for putaway and picking transactions.
• Effectively utilize MHE to complete receiving and picking functions.
• Conduct dock searches for cartons as needed.
• Systemically account for all cartons that are moved in assigned areas.
• Work with the lead to prioritize any hot orders.
• Physically and systemically load/unload trailers using RF equipment.
• Use PKMS receiving and labeling of inbound product, including verification of OS&D's versus inbound paperwork for shipments.
• Daily put away duties to include putting away of product on all types of MHE and loading of product to trailers as needed.
• Picking and putaway of product from cross dock trailers and racks.
• Verify products are in correct lanes.
• Inspect all merchandise for damages and count discrepancies.
• Safely and efficiently operate material handling tools and equipment.
• Keep work area safe, organized and clean according to general warehousing practices and OSHA requirements daily.
• Other duties as deemed necessary.

Check out some of the required qualifications we are looking for in amazing candidates:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written).
• This is an onsite and in office role.
• Ability to multitask and be extremely detailed while performing all tasks.
• Ability to do basic math – addition, multiplication, subtraction and division.
• Ability to learn warehouse management system functions (PKMS).
• Positive attitude, strong work ethic, ability to work under pressure, and be a fast learner.
• Flexible to work overtime as required.
• Must be able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.

Review these physical requirements, as they play a major part in this role:

• Able to walk, bend, lift, stand, climb.
• Able to lift up to 65 lbs.

Our company benefits are second to none in the industry:

• Generous discount on all Williams-Sonoma, Inc. brand products.
• To learn more about our Supply Chain culture and regional associate events, please visit: (Login credentials may be required).

EOE

Since it was founded in 1956, Williams - Sonoma has grown from Chuck Williams’ single store in Sonoma, CA into one of the largest retailers in the country, with some best known and most beloved brands in home furnishings, including Williams – Sonoma. Pottery Barn and West Elm. Our Distribution Centers serve as vital connections between factories and our retail, online and mail-order customers around the world. The Supply Chain environment is dynamic and fast-paced, and the network is expanding rapidly. If you have a background in distribution, manufacturing, engineering, transportation, finance, human resources or home delivery – and are looking for a job with a strong opportunity for gaining new skills and for advancement – our Supply Chain Organization could be just the place for you.